The Best Reading Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ

I currently am working towards my master's in both elementary education with a K-8 specialization in English Language Arts and Social Studies as well as my certification in teachers of students with disabilities. I currently work with an eighth grade English Language Learner for reading, a fifth grade student...See Chelsea's full profile

With a BA from Bryn Mawr College I am proficient in tutoring reading. My six-weeks paper was on James' Joyce's Ulysses, a difficult opus. I am a native American with an Oxonian British father. I read the Economist every week and have a variety of interests. I would be willing to teach from some...See Alice's full profile

I'm Katie! I am a recent graduate of Barnard College where obtained my BA in History and Political Science, with a focus on early American history and US politics. Throughout my time at Barnard, I learned that no matter where you are or what school you attend, there will always be bad teachers––teachers that...See Katie's full profile

Students are motivated by concretely seeing that they can solve questions they struggled with before. For ELA, I teach "epiphanies": tangible realizations that help approach questions consistently and accurately. There are tricks to hack reading and writing that are not taught in schools. I am a firm...See Erica's full profile

I am a science, math, test preparation, and writing instructor with almost 20 years of experience. I have helped students from nearly every imaginable academic background achieve success in the subjects I tutor. Unlike other people who perform well on standardized tests, I can confidently and accurately explain the...See Lohith's full profile

Hey there! I am a graduate of Harvard University and a native New Yorker who has been tutoring students of all ages in everything from standardized tests to Spanish to Math to songwriting for over ten years. The SAT, ISEE, SSAT and other middle school and high school level standardized tests are a specialty of mine, and...See JC's full profile

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words. See Olya's full profile

I'm a professional writer and studied languages in college. I know all the parts of language like the back of my hand and can help with anything from the basics of reading to advanced grammatical terminology. See Ben's full profile

I tutored a past pupil for nearly a year in his reading skills. Since he loved Beethoven, I would prepare him little passages to read about Beethoven that he would have to read aloud and then evaluate the meaning of afterwards.See Mollie's full profile

Hello, I’m Carmen! I completed a dual-degree program at Northwestern University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. Throughout college, I tutored groups of 10 first- and second-year students who were...See Carmen's full profile

Most of my tutoring has been on how to write a term paper -- how to research it, how to organize it, and how to write it on a sentence by sentence level. When I tutor reading, I do the same things as when I tutor writing. See Avi's full profile

I like to have my young students read aloud to me so I can make sure they can pronounce and understand the vocabulary they see. I will ask questions about a text to get students to open up and share their thoughts and feelings about what they are reading and to make sure they are following the story...See Cheri's full profile

I have always believed in the importance of education and I am looking forward to help students make learning fun and successful. I am known for making my lessons engaging, whether it is test prep or chess! I scored a 36 on the science and reading section of the ACT and have experience tutoring for all sections...See Sarina's full profile

I graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in English and have been tutoring students in reading, writing, and ESL since college. I have worked with students from elementary school through college in both private and volunteer settings, and I especially enjoy helping students overcome challenges and build...See Aileen's full profile

I developed reading comprehension lesson plans for school-aged children in my master's level Language Development and Disorders course at New York University. I am knowledgeable about working with typically developing children, as well as children with a reading disorder or impairment. Additionally, I...See Melissa's full profile

I have several years of experience teaching students across a wide range of levels, and have worked extensively with middle school, high school, and college students. I'm a proven expert in all aspects of standardized test prep, including all sections (math, reading, science) of the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and GRE;...See Ray's full profile

Of the traditional "three r's" probably no skill students learn is as crucial as reading. After all, you can learn "'riting" and "'rithmetic" by simply reading a book. But, if you can't read, there's no way you can access it or any other skill...See Phillip's full profile

I am a licensed attorney with a specialty in writing and legal research. I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends...See Katie's full profile

I teach readers to identify main ideas, interpret vocabulary in context, make supported inferences, and discuss texts using evidence, tailoring instruction to their goals and abilities. Through manageable reading sections, visual summaries, flashcards, audio recordings, and guided discussion, I make challenging...See Digby's full profile

I have extensive experience helping students of all ages and abilities improve their reading comprehension skills. I've taught in the NYC public school system, and have over 5 years of direct tutoring experience. I've worked with young children and adults, advanced and remedial readers, and even...See Michael's full profile

Is your child struggling with reading, writing, organization, study skills, or academic confidence? I help middle and high school students strengthen these skills, improve their performance, and become more confident, independent learners. I am a Special Education teacher with a Master’s in Education from...See John's full profile

I provide structured reading tutoring for students of all grade levels, with a strong focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. My instruction emphasizes close reading, accuracy, and fluency while building the skills students need to understand complex texts with...See Wendy's full profile

Completed coursework includes: A+ in College English Composition, A+ in dual-enrollment Practices of Academic Writing Course (co-enrolled with Syracuse University as a Senior in High School), 5 on exam/A+ final grade in AP English Language & Composition, A+ in AP Capstone: Seminar A+ in AP Capstone: Research A+ in...See Samantha's full profile

I have worked with many students to support reading needs. I can teach a variety of techniques to help students process textual information and develop their comprehension. We can combine a focus on reading and writing, too, to ensure that students are improving communication skills overall. See Charlotte's full profile

I have taught Reading to both children and adults for 27 years. I am extremely patient and encouraging. I tailor my approach to your individual needs. I also teach Phonics to beginners.See Jacqueline's full profile